Hi Mom,
You were ___ when I left, so I’m leaving this note for you to read. I am going to spend the
1.
A. off
B. out
C. over
D. in
True.B
night at Anna’s, so don’t wait up for me. I have also taken the spare keys from the hook in the kitchen, so don’t be ___ to find them missing. I can’t find my keys—don’t worry,
2.
A. surprising
B. surprised
C. surprise
D. to surprise
True.B
because I know they are in the house somewhere. I used them to let myself in earlier today. My room is just ___ mess that I can’t find them in there. I’ll be sure to tidy up when I get
3.
A. such a
B. such
C. so
D. too
True.A
back tomorrow evening. I know that you hate my room being so messy. Anyway, I’ll see you tomorrow. Hope you managed ___ the coat you wanted.
4.
A. buy
B. buying
C. bought
D. to buy
True.D
Love,
Melanie
Homeowners should be aware of everything they can do to protect their homes and valuables ___ theft. If possible, get your neighbors to set up a neighborhood watch scheme. That way
5.
A. from
B. to
C. with
D. of
True.A
everyone can keep an eye on each other’s house. Secondly, insurance is vital for the contents of your home. If you have some particularly valuable items, you should insure these separately. ___ of your valuables and keep these photos somewhere safe. You can also increase your
6.
A. Photograph
B. Picture
C. Take photos
D. Photo
True.C
chances of stolen property being returned to you by marking your items with a fluorescent pen. The ink from the pen is invisible to the naked eye and will not ___ items. However, if
7.
A. upset
B. damage
C. be hurting
D. break
True.B
the police recover your property, they can scan it with a UV light and they will be able to see your markings. It is best to mark items with your phone number or zip code. Thousands of items are found by the police every year, but can’t be returned ___ there is no way of
8.
A. although
B. despite
C. because
D. after
True.C
identifying the owners.
Home Furnishings up to 50% Off!
Alters Department Store is having a sale on home furnishings. It’s time again for our annual sale, and you can make big savings. Alters is ___ for the high quality of its merchandise, so
9.
A. know
B. knowing
C. knew
D. known
True.D
you can be sure you are buying wisely. We are offering 20% off all silk cushion covers, 30 % off the price of ready-made curtains, and an incredible 50% off Persian rugs offer applies only to ticketed rugs.. Our color specialists will be on hand to offer ___ on color coordination of the
10.
A. advise
B. advice
C. advisoiy
D. advising
True.B
items you buy. For a special reduced fee, they will visit your home to create a theme for the room of your choice. This service ___ costs $150 per visit, but we are offering it for the
11.
A. as usual
B. usually
C. unusual
D. usual
True.B
bargain price of $75. Hurry — these special offers will be ___ one week only!
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A. in
B. of
C. for
D. from
True.C